How to Inspect Adjustable Steel Columns

[@goodmeasure2700]

Colossians 3...great chapter! Also appreciate the inspection info.

[@twotone3426]

These two piece columns are used in Canada all the time and are code compliant as long as they are indicated for permanent use. The NBC ﴾National Building Code﴿ of Canada requires that adjustable steel columns conform to Article number CAN/CGSB‐7.2‐94 entitled “Adjustable Steel Columns,” which allows single‐tube adjustable columns and telescopic adjustable columns, even at tube diameters of less than 3 inches ﴾76 mm﴿. Great video as usual, you're a Master of the inspection world Ruben!

[@KS-pj7yg]

Thanks for helping me clear this subject up. I usually always recommend replacing 2 piece columns unless is is used as supplemental support like in your second example. It’s always great to see what other good home inspectors have to say about these. I see them more often then I would like to.

[@tvbox7875]

Great information. Thank you! ❤ Col. 3.12-14 ❤

[@zachmills3396]

This is such a great informational video. Thank you!

[@JamesYale1977]

I wouldn't use these as a permanent solution in the sense of the word permanent, I would use these to address sagging issues that may be out of spec as an additional safety measure, not in original construction.

[@omnizen]

Well, I am not a home inspector. I do not find it amusing the way you throw around the word "permanent." Has anything ever remained permanent in the Building Code? The one-piece columns that require burying the screw adjustment under concrete is an example of the manufacturer asking the consumer to install the product obsolescence for them. Any wooden fence contractor will tell you that concrete is porous to water, as we see in the examples of rusted out column floor plates seen in this video. Earth movement is unpredictable, as is [permanent?] foundation settling. I definitely would prefer having the screw adjustment accessible for future fine tuning and balancing the level between floor joists. Most jack posts are capable of holding 20,000 lbs plus. Your inspection report could note whether the estimated load on a post is anywhere near the manufacturer's estimated capacity. One video I watched tonight suggests on installation only moving the screw one-half turn every week until satisfactory equilibrium is achieved. If the adjustment screw is sunk in a floor hole (to be later filled with concrete), this might be impossible. I do like your flexibility in interpreting each situation and warning future homeowners of potential problems.

[@peterb3832]

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